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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Myelomalacia

ICD-10 Coding for Myelomalacia

G95.9
M50.021

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for myelomalacia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Spinal cord softening
Cord myelopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Myelomalacia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Myelomalacia

Use ICD-10 code G95.9 for spinal cord disorder, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spinal cord disorder, unspecified

Billable Code
G95.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of T2 hyperintensity on MRI

Applicable To

  • • Myelopathy NOS
  • • Myelomalacia NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'myelomalacia' explicitly to avoid ambiguity.

Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region

Billable Code
M50.021
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI confirmation of disc herniation at C5-C6
  • • Symptoms of cervical myelopathy

Applicable To

  • • C5-C6 disc herniation with myelopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the specific cervical level is documented for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G95.2

Cord compression

Use when myelomalacia is associated with confirmed spinal cord compression.

M48.02

Spinal stenosis, cervical region

Use when stenosis contributes to myelomalacia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for myelomalacia?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified myelomalacia is G95.9. For cervical disc disorders with myelopathy, use M50.0- codes.

How is myelomalacia documented?

Document myelomalacia with specific spinal level, cause, and imaging findings. Use MRI results to confirm diagnosis.

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